Chocolate Chip Cookies. Such an easy and simple cookie that many people don’t really think much about the recipe that they’re using when making this timeless treat. That’s a mistake. Your cookies are important. They must be magnificent. Really. Whats the point in making your own cookies if they’re no better then Chips Ahoy? No…
It’s cold outside, and that cold is getting inside too. It’s time for that hot, sweet, delicious, winter beverage. Have you ever wondered about the difference between hot cocoa and hot chocolate? Some people agree that they are the same thing. However, I believe that they are different. According to An Educated Palate, hot chocolate…
What to do with leftover Halloween pumpkins It’s the beginning of November and Halloween is officially over. Drooping jack-o-lanterns smirk from under piles of snow upon neighbouring doorsteps, before the $10-$15 dollars spent on that pumpkin is chucked into the compost. But wait, isn’t pumpkin used in all sorts of baking? Who doesn’t like pumpkin…
I have many friends writing midterms at the moment. Midterms can be very stressful. It is very important for you to remember your information so you can do the very best possible. Here are five foods you can eat to boost your brainpower. 1. Whole grains Get your whole grains. Whole grains give you energy…
It’s been almost a week since Halloween, and most of the good candy from your stash is almost gone, leaving misfit pieces of marshmallow ghosts and other undesirables. Now, the most common solution to the leftover candy dilemma is just to throw it out, but there were way better solutions than to just trash those…
The autumn season calls for a different style of yummy desserts, and my personal favorite seasonal treat has always been tiramisu cake. Recently, I’ve decided to experiment with making tiramisu myself. Although it was difficult to locate a recipe that captures the true essence of the dessert, I think I’ve finally found a winner. This…
Celebrate the spooky season with creepy Halloween cupcakes that are sure to put a smile on friend’s and family’s faces. In this blog I’ll show you how to do four designs; a witch’s hat, a pumpkin, a vampire, and a spider. Start with your plain cupcakes. I chose chocolate cupcakes, but for a more halloween-y…
Foooooooooood. A common object of love. I mean, really, who doesn’t like it? Yet, for numerous reasons, we often reject the most important serving of it. That’s right, breakfast. School nurses, doctors, parents, they’ve probably told you this already. For some people, it’s a lack of time. For some, it’s a watchful eye on their…
For those interested in scoping out a brand new establishment, Red’s Diner recently opened a location in Ramsay. The diner’s first day of business was Thursday, October 10, and the spiffy new decorations boast it; the gleaming, brand new, and stylishly modern, yet rustic décor making Red’s the perfect spot to spend a sociable Sunday…
The other day my friends and I ventured into Qoola and decided to give it a go. Being more of an ice cream person than a frozen yogurt one, this was somewhat of a reluctant move for me (the hesitancy was also due in part to the long line up). My first impression of Qoola…
Halloween is nearly here, and what better way to follow up trick-or-treating than with a good horror film and some snacks. Today I’m going to share with you a recipe I plan to try on Halloween night. The original source for this recipe can be found here. To make these delicious cupcakes, you’ll need: A…
How to make Nutella mug cake The slippery snow and cold weather is fast-approaching and our deadlines are too. Meals seem like such a hassle in our busy lives. No one has the time to sit down and enjoy a nice, home-cooked family meal anymore. We are all typing away at our computers and furiously…
Last weekend, my grandma came to Calgary to celebrate her 85th birthday with my family, so naturally, I had to bake something. Her suggestion of a nut cake sent me searching the web for countless cake recipes until I stumbled upon a classic I had yet to try, hummingbird cake. Hummingbird cake has always piqued…
With two locations in Calgary, I’ve been wanting to try eating at Famoso for a while. They boast unique, quality ingredients and an authentic, Italian cooking process. They did not disappoint. My overall experience at Famoso was phenomenal, with the exception of a few minor things. The scenery of the restaurant was very modern, with…
Those who are fans of the Food Network show “You Gotta Eat Here” might remember a quaint, little Dutch pannekoek house from Calgary that was featured. Pfranntastic Pannerkoek Haus has made appearances in “My Favourite Restaurants” in Calgary and Banff, written by John Gilchrist, and in the October 2002 addition of “Gourmet Magazine.” Both awarded…